Buried Feeling
Boredtrappedemptyrestlessunseendissatisfiedafraid of depthafraid of commitmentemotionally deadlonelyunfulfilledordinaryconfinedcraving excitementafraid of missing out
Buried Belief
- “If things are not new, exciting, or stimulating, I must be trapped.”
- “If I feel bored, something is wrong.”
- “Depth means loss of freedom.”
- “Commitment kills passion.”
- “Something new will make me feel alive.”
- “If I stay, I will miss out.”
- “Escape is freedom.”
- “Novelty is proof that I am alive.”
- “If it is familiar, it is no longer valuable.”
Hard-to-Go Place
Staying present when novelty fades and the relationship, purpose, or responsibility asks for depth, maturity, repair, patience, and commitment.
Next Step
Before chasing something new, ask, "What feeling am I trying to escape by seeking novelty?"
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Identifying the buried feeling or belief is the first step. The next step is learning how to work with what you’ve found.
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